Crystal Palace secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Brighton at Selhurst Park, with Daniel Munoz scoring the winning goal. The match was marked by three red cards, a stunning goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta, and over 13 minutes of stoppage time.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler admitted after the game that Crystal Palace were hungrier to win, saying that his team made too many easy mistakes and weren’t aggressive enough. He acknowledged that Palace were more determined and outplayed his team.
The Eagles had a strong start, taking the lead within three minutes and dominating the first half. Despite Brighton’s efforts, Palace always looked the more likely to win.
The win has seen Crystal Palace rise to within four points of eighth place, with a game in hand. This is a remarkable turnaround for the south Londoners, who had not won any of their first eight games.
The team’s success has also attracted attention from other clubs, with Tottenham reportedly watching manager Oliver Glasner and Liverpool interested in signing defender Marc Guehi. However, if Crystal Palace can secure European qualification or win the FA Cup, it could convince their key players to stay with the club.
